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South Africa coach hails 'phenomenal' team after thrashing India

South Africa coach hails 'phenomenal' team after thrashing India

South Africa coach Shukri Conrad revealed his frustration on Thursday over his players being under-rated following an innings-and-32-run win over number one ranked India in the first Test in Centurion.

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Two Russians get prison terms for poetry against Ukraine campaign

Two Russians get prison terms for poetry against Ukraine campaign

A Moscow court on Thursday sentenced two men to several years in prison for taking part in the recital of verses against the Ukraine campaign during an anti-mobilisation protest last year.

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Court orders New Caledonia to stop culling sharks

Court orders New Caledonia to stop culling sharks

A court in New Caledonia on Thursday ordered the authorities to stop hunting sharks, saying multiple culls were a "disproportionate" response to any danger to swimmers.

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South Africa crush Indian hopes with innings victory in Centurion

South Africa crush Indian hopes with innings victory in Centurion

India’s dream of winning a Test series in South Africa for the first time was ended inside three days as they crashed to an innings and 32 runs defeat at SuperSport Park in Centurion on Thursday.

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Swiss to vote on foie gras, fur imports

Swiss to vote on foie gras, fur imports

The Swiss will decide whether to ban foie gras and fur imports after campaigners on Thursday handed in enough signatures to trigger a public vote on the twin issues.

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South Africa omit Burnley forward Foster for Cup of Nations

South Africa omit Burnley forward Foster for Cup of Nations

Burnley forward Lyle Foster has been left out of the South Africa 2024 Africa Cup of Nations squad despite returning to action after recovering from an unspecified mental health issue.

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Guinea's economy struggles after fuel depot fire

Guinea's economy struggles after fuel depot fire

Almost two weeks after a huge fire in Guinea's main fuel depot brought death and destruction, anger is growing as the economy is reeling, with inflation rising, petrol rationed and no trucks moving merchandise.

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India’s series dream ends in three-day defeat by South Africa

India’s series dream ends in three-day defeat by South Africa

India’s dream of winning a Test series in South Africa for the first time was ended inside three days as they crashed to an innings and 32 runs defeat at SuperSport Park in Centurion on Thursday.

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'Rude and inappropriate': Sophie Marceau remembers Depardieu

'Rude and inappropriate': Sophie Marceau remembers Depardieu

Sophie Marceau, one of France's best-loved actors, said in an interview published Thursday that film icon Gerard Depardieu, accused of rape, was "rude and inappropriate" when they worked together, and targeted women with low-level jobs on set, not the stars.

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South Africa skittle India to claim innings win in 1st Test

South Africa skittle India to claim innings win in 1st Test

Fast bowler Nandre Burger took 4-33 as South Africa bowled out India for just 131 in their second innnings to win the 1st Test by an innings and 32 runs in Centurion on Thursday.

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